Heritage
Shibui Pure Malt 10-Year-Old World Whisky Blend is a refined malt whisky that unites the traditions of Japanese and Scottish craftsmanship into one harmonious expression. Composed exclusively of malted barley whiskies, this blend is carefully matured for a minimum of 10 years in a variety of cask types, including ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry, and Mizunara oak. Each cask imparts distinctive character, resulting in a whisky of remarkable balance and depth.
The aroma opens with notes of honey, dried fruit, and toasted almond, layered with subtle spice and hints of oak. On the palate, it reveals flavors of caramelized sugar, orchard fruit, and dark chocolate, complemented by a gentle smokiness and a touch of Mizunara’s signature sandalwood. The mouthfeel is smooth and medium-bodied, carrying through to a long, warming finish that lingers with dried fruit and oak spice.
As part of Shibui’s carefully curated portfolio, this 10-Year-Old Pure Malt embodies the brand’s philosophy of “quiet beauty”—offering complexity without flashiness, elegance without excess. Shibui Pure Malt 10-Year-Old World Whisky Blend is crafted for enthusiasts who appreciate the interplay of cultures, casks, and time in a truly international malt whisky.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
Elegant and layered with aromas of honey, dried fruit, and toasted almond. The palate is smooth and complex, featuring caramelized sugar, orchard fruits, and dark chocolate accented by gentle smoke and Mizunara sandalwood spice. Medium-bodied with refined balance, it finishes long and warming, leaving notes of dried fruit, oak, and subtle spice.
Food Pairings
Starter Smoked salmon crostini, charcuterie with figs, or roasted almonds.
Main Course Grilled lamb chops, teriyaki-glazed salmon, or roast duck with plum sauce.
Cheese Aged manchego, nutty comté, or creamy blue.
Dessert Dark chocolate tart, candied orange peel, or crème brûlée.
Craftsmanship
Shibui Whisky celebrates understated “quiet beauty,” a Japanese aesthetic rooted in simplicity, subtlety, and balance. Produced on the tropical island of Okinawa, each expression—like the 18-Year-Old Sherry Cask Single Grain—is distilled, matured, and bottled at Shibui’s Masahiro Distillery, blending generations of skill with a modern perspective.
The brand focuses on single grain whiskies, aged exclusively in first-fill Fino and Manzanilla sherry casks, or handcrafted white oak barrels. Through this approach, Shibui achieves richly layered flavor profiles—dried fruit, toasted nuts, caramel, spice, and coastal salinity—all while maintaining elegant clarity of spirit.
Widely recognized for quality, Shibui has emerged as one of the most awarded newly introduced Japanese whiskies in the U.S. market. Its lineup reflects a deliberate fusion of Japanese tradition and global craftsmanship—delivering depth, nuance, and that unassuming elegance that defines the word “shibui.”
